Petar Uchikov, Nedzhat Ali, Krasimir Kraev, Bozhidar Hristov, Atanas Ivanov, Mladen Doykov, Maria Koleva-Ivanova, Angelina Mollova-Kyosebekirova, Maria Kraeva, Dzhevdet Chakarov, Milena Sandeva, Bistra Dobreva-Yatseva, Petar Antonov
Urachal adenocarcinomas, constituting 10 % of bladder adenocarcinomas, pose a significant challenge with limited literature. A 43-year-old male presented with haematuria and abdominal pain, leading to surgical intervention for a 13 cm pelvic tumor. Histopathology identified an intestinal-type primary urachal adenocarcinoma, staged as IIIA, no recurrence on follow-up. Early detection is crucial for improved outcomes in these rare malignancies. While surgery remains the primary treatment, outcomes vary, emphasizing the need for research on standardized protocols...
May 2024: Urology Case Reports